Prospect Info: [2024 - 5th] Ivan Motherbleeping Demidov (RW), SKA St. Petersburg (MHL)

[Kennerback]

I definitely understand wanting the most talented players in the draft - But an argument can still be made that it will be Slafkovsky and Reinbacher who power us through the playoffs when we eventually make it back there.

I think Slafkofsky has what it takes to be that bull in a china shop that breaks 1-1 tie games in a tough playoffs.

 

[Whitesnake]

I definitely understand wanting the most talented players in the draft - But an argument can still be made that it will be Slafkovsky and Reinbacher who power us through the playoffs when we eventually make it back there.

Very well possible. Everything is. And at that time, we'l say so.

 

[Ozmodiar]

Slaf - Suze - Demi gonna look good.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Ranked number one in prospects outside the NHL. Rb ranked 27th (would’ve been higher if not for injuries)

Who are the top players outside the NHL? Ranking the top 50 prospects

No. 1-ranked player Ivan Demidov -- the fifth overall pick this summer -- was an easy choice, with lots of debate thereafter.

www.espn.com

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I think Slafkofsky has what it takes to be that bull in a china shop that breaks 1-1 tie games in a tough playoffs.

Slaf isn't Todd Bertuzzi. He hits, but doesn't really have a mean streak. Don't think it'll happen unless someone lights a fire under his ass.

 

[boompuffboom]

Slaf isn't Todd Bertuzzi. He hits, but doesn't really have a mean streak. Don't think it'll happen unless someone lights a fire under his ass.

big disagree.
he's got the snarl inside him. he respects the game and knows he is still a young guy, with a lot to prove, hockey wise, before he can tap into his dominator energy and add another layer of nastiness to his game.

this kid, late 20s 30s is going to be a f***ing tyrrant on the ice. just watch.
--
as far as prince Ivan goes--
did you guys notice he's much more "game face on" 24-7... he means business.
i think Roman is telling him to behave like a man, not like a wide-eyed teenager.
not a fan of the coach, but this can end up paying off.
Imagine a healthy Ivan @ 26-27 years old with 8-10 years of business experience rather than fantasyland experience....
am i crazy?

 

[GTA]

Ranked number one in prospects outside the NHL. Rb ranked 27th (would’ve been higher if not for injuries)

Who are the top players outside the NHL? Ranking the top 50 prospects

No. 1-ranked player Ivan Demidov -- the fifth overall pick this summer -- was an easy choice, with lots of debate thereafter.

www.espn.com

Ehhh nice to read but that author has a history of opinions that make it obvious she doesnt know what the f*** she is talking about.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Ehhh nice to read but that author has a history of opinions that make it obvious she doesnt know what the f*** she is talking about.

I assume you have an issue with Demidov at #1? Who would you have over him?

 

[Kennerback]

I assume you have an issue with Demidov at #1? Who would you have over him?

I find Easton Cowan deserves a longer look myself.

 

[Garbageyuk]

I find Easton Cowan deserves a longer look myself.

He’s ranked pretty fairly, imo. The only guy ahead of him that I’d take him over is Connelly, which only slides him up 1 spot. Speaking of, Connelly being there is just weird, considering Hage had the same production in the same league last year, they are the same age, yet Connelly is ranked #24 and Hage is left off the list entirely. Hage is bigger, stronger, and faster than Connelly too, in addition to being more physical. Hage is also a center. Cristall at #49 is dumb too. Other than that, pretty fair list.